never better than mid-division
in touch, ridden along halfway, weakened final furlong
led, ridden over 2f out, headed over 1f out, no extra final furlong
in touch, led over 1f out, staying on when headed close home, rallied to regain lead post
always rear division
chased leaders, headway over 1f out, ran on to lead briefly close home, headed post
prominent, driven and every chance approaching final furlong, kept on same pace
mid-division, effort over 2f out, some late headway, never troubled leaders
held up, headway 2f out, one pace final furlong
prominent, ridden over 2f out, one pace until weakened inside final furlong
started slowly, towards rear, soon ridden along, never dangerous
A maiden to end events here and while Fifth Amendment's last performance was impressive our selection goes to PADDY BEAR who should also get the better of Steel Stockholder. The selection has been off the track for seven months but we expect him to run well fresh here. The gelding will appreciate the faster ground and the good draw here. Fifth Amendment should be the selections toughest competitor. Second last time out back in October the gelding looked to be hitting some decent form. The three-year-old has been off the track since then but is expected to run well fresh and again the low draw here will prove crucial to his efforts and he should at least make the frame. Three-year-old colt Steel Stockholder makes his track debut today and can do well from the low draw, the going should also suit and a finish in the minors looks likely. Mintuno has the benefit of already racing this year. He was fourth then and will need to improve if his is to make the frame here today. Market check is advised for the rest but none look like a cause for concern to our selection Paddy Bear.
Bluebaru 100-1 (9-3) Dwelt, held up, ridden over 3f out, soon weakened, last of 7, 28l behind Captain Kallis (9-3) at Southwell 6f 2yo mdn stks (5) fbs in Nov.
Fifth Amendment 250-1 (8-12) Chased leaders, ridden well over 1f out, stayed on well inside final furlong, 2nd of 12, 1/2l behind Real Diamond (8-12) at Catterick 6f 2yo mdn aut (6) gs in Oct.
Hello Sunshine Deportivo colt out of Full English.
Minturno (USA) 15-2 (8-13) Chased leaders, ridden halfway, stayed on final 2f, never nearer, 4th of 10, 3 1/2l behind Al Mugtareb (8-13) at Catterick 6f mdn stks (5) gf.
Paddy Bear 15-8fav (8-9) Went left start, chased leaders, ridden over 1f out, kept on same pace, 4th of 13, 2 1/2l behind Sir Geoffrey (8-11) at Redcar 5f 2yo mdn aut (6) gs in Sep.
Ryedon Bye 25-1 (9-3) Slowly into stride, mid-division, no impression from over 1f out, 6th of 11, 9l behind Firebet (9-3) at Carlisle 6f 2yo mdn (5) sft in Jun.
Seldom (IRE) Sesaro colt out of Daisy Dancer.
Steel Stockholder 14-1 (8-10) Held up, headway over 2f out, stayed on same pace final furlong, 4th of 10, 7l behind Spring Tale (8-9) at Newcastle 6f 2yo mdn aut (5) gs in Jun.
The Quiet Genius Daylami gelding out of Shallat.
Cheeky Crumpet 66-1 (9-0) Slowly into stride, towards rear and outpaced, never dangerous, last of 12, 19l behind Ingleby Lady (9-0) at Pontefract 6f 3yo fll mdn (5) gf.
Feeling Stylish (IRE) 16-1 (8-11) Mid-division, weakened well over 1f out, 17th of 20, 24l behind Bounty Reef (8-10) at Redcar 1m 2yo hcp 0-65 (6) gs in Sep.
Field Fantasy 50-1 (8-8) Slowly into stride, always towards rear, 8th of 9, 15l behind Under Review (8-13) at Southwell 5f mdn stks (5) fbs in Feb.
Future Gem 11-1 (7-10) Mid-division, ridden halfway, driven and kept on final furlong, 3rd of 16, 7l behind Just The Lady (9-7) at Beverley 5f 2yo sll hcp 0-65 (6) sft in Sep.
Jillolini 18-1 (8-8) Keen early, mid-division, outpaced halfway, weakened over 1f out, 9th of 12, 15l behind Caranbola (8-4) at Ripon 5f 2yo stks (5) gd in Apr '08.
Off Hand 25-1 (9-0) Towards rear, never dangerous, 8th of 12, 8l behind Ingleby Lady (9-0) at Pontefract 6f 3yo fll mdn (5) gf.
